Kayley

Meaning of Kayley

Kayley is thought to mean "slim and fair." It's also associated with the name Kay, which means "keeper of the keys."

Kayley has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kayley

After ranking as high as #638 in 2005, Kayley has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kayley

• Kaylee DeFer
  American actress
• Kaylee Bryant
  American actress
• Kaylee McKeown
  Australian swimmer
• Kaylee Hartung
  American sportscaster
• Kaylee Halko
  American dancer

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Questions about the name Kayley

What does the name Kayley mean?

Kayley means kayley is thought to mean "slim and fair." it's also associated with the name kay, which means "keeper of the keys.", and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Kayley a boy's or a girl's name?

Kayley is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Kayley?

Kayley did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Kayley most popular?

Kayley peaked at #638 in 2005.